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Merril Nolan Obituary

Merril D. Nolan, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2016. He was born on June 14, 1946 in Bellingham, Washington to Harris and Hilda Nolan. Merril enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, playing slots at the casino, watching his grandchildren play sports and collecting golf balls. Merril and his wife Joanne (Barr) Nolan, married 51 years ago on March 26, 1965 at the United Church in Ferndale, Washington. He retired from Alcoa Intalco Works after 36 years of service. He served as a volunteer firefighter for Whatcom County Fire District 7 for 20 years. A sports fan all around, he supported his favorite teams such as the Mariners, Seahawks and Washington State Cougars. He is survived by his wife Joanne Nolan, his sons Craig (Amy) Nolan, Darin (Kelly) Nolan; grandchildren Chad (Megan) Nolan, Austin Nolan, Kiana Nolan, Nick Nolan, Zach Nolan, Gunner Nolan; great-grandson CJ Nolan; sisters Pat (Russ) Densmore, Mary Jett, Rosalie (Dean) Herrin, Preceded in death by his parents Harris & Hilda Nolan and brother Gerald (Jan) Nolan. At Merril's request there will be no service. His urn will be place privately at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Whatcom Hospice House, 2806 Douglas Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225. Please share your thoughts and memories on-line at http://molesfarewelltributes.com/

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Aug. 2, 2016.

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The Harvey's

August 8, 2016

Joanne, Craig, Darin, and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Merril was a good friend. We worked together for 36 years. We had many good times together. I can remember the times when both of our families would pile in Merril's '54 Ford, all nine of us, and go out to Cherry Point. Merril and I played slow pitch together for Intalco and bowled together for many years. Merril, his brother Jerry, and I used to go fishing on the Nooksack River. We didn't catch many fish, so we would just drink beer. We had a lot of good times with your family and ours at Old Settlers and camping. Merril and I both liked sports. The only disagreement was he was a Washington Cougars fan and I was a Washington Huskies Fan. Merril has been our friend for fifty years and we will miss him a lot.

-Laddie and Sharon Harvey

August 7, 2016

Joanne & Family
So very sorry to learn of Merril's passing may all the great memories of your 51 years together be cherished forever.Our thoughts & Prayers are with you all.
Love Joe & Marlene Peterson

cheryl Parker

August 5, 2016

Joanne, Craig&Darin So sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of Merril growing up by you guys he will be missed. Cheryl,Tim&Lindsey Parker

Vicki Henley

August 4, 2016

Craig, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are for you and your family during this difficult time.

Bobbi Heaton

August 3, 2016

Joanne and family, Stu and I are so sorry for your loss. May the memories of all the great times you shared help you move forward, Merril was such a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, may he R.I.P.,
Bobbi and Stu Heaton

The Holmes family

August 3, 2016

Our condolences to the Nolan Family. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Ann Medina

August 2, 2016

Joanne: So sorry to read about Merril's passing. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

Steve & Marci Alvord

August 2, 2016

Darin, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cindy Dreger(Imhof)

August 2, 2016

Darin, Craig & Joanne, So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

carla wagner

August 2, 2016

Joanne ... I am so sorry to hear about Merril. I have so many wonderful memories growing up on the farm. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Melissa Meyers

August 2, 2016

I didn't know Uncle Merril, but I can tell that he was loved, and that he was a good man! I pray that God blesses his close family and provides solice during his departure.

Amen,
Melissa Meyers
(Mary Jett's granddaughter)

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